September 2023
Teacher Abolfazl Adinehzadeh Released on 'One Billion Toman' Bail
Abolfazl Adinehzadeh's teacher, Mehdi Sheibani, was released on bail after being arrested for commemorating the teenager's birthday. Abolfazl was killed during protests last year, highlighting…
Anniversary of Nika Shakeri Canceled Under Security Pressures; Nika's Mother: We Cannot Stand Against Oppression and Injustice Empty-Handed
The anniversary ceremony for Nika Shakeri, a teenage protester killed during the 2022 protests in Iran, was canceled due to government pressures on her family.…
Yalda Moayeri's Account One Year After Arrest During Protests: I and 'Other Women' Were Sexually Assaulted
Yalda Moayeri, a photojournalist, disclosed that she and other women were sexually assaulted by government agents during protests in Iran last year. She has faced…
Widespread Reactions to Ronaldo's Presence in Tehran; Criticism of Officials' 'Mismanagement' and 'Poor Planning'
Cristiano Ronaldo's visit to Tehran with Al-Nassr has led to chaotic scenes and widespread criticism of Iranian officials' management. While fans celebrated his arrival, many…
Transfer of Bahareh Hedayat to Prison; Request from Mahsa Amini's Mother and 21 Political Prisoners to End Hunger Strike
Bahareh Hedayat, a political prisoner, is on her thirteenth day of hunger strike, protesting government repression and the death of fellow prisoner Javad Rouhi. Her…
Amjad Amini Summoned to Intelligence Office in Saqqez; Severe Security Atmosphere in Kurdistan Province
Amjad Amini, father of Mahsa Amini, has been summoned by the authorities amid increasing pressure on the family as the anniversary of Mahsa's death approaches.…
Competition of Two Iranian Grandmasters with American and French Flags in World Women's Chess Championship
Two Iranian chess grandmasters, Atousa Pourkashian and Mitra Hajazi-Pour, competed under the flags of the USA and France at the World Women's Chess Championship, sparking…
The Anniversary of Pouya Bakhtiari's Birth Held with Expressions of 'Hope' for a 'Rebirth of Iran'
A memorial for Pouya Bakhtiari, a protester killed in 2019, was held on the eve of Mahsa Amini's death anniversary, attended by family and activists.…
Whipping Sentence for Engineer Opposing Mandatory Hijab; Zainab Kazemi: I Am Not Ashamed of My Call for Justice
Zainab Kazemi, an engineer and protester against mandatory hijab, has been sentenced to 74 lashes for 'offending public morality' after removing her hijab during an…
Sepideh Gholian's Reaction to 15-Month Prison Sentence: 'It Was Worth It, I Sacrifice for My People'
Sepideh Gholian, a civil activist, received a 15-month prison sentence, which she deemed worthwhile for her people's cause. Her brother shared her defiant reaction, while…
Setareh Saidi, wife of renowned Iranian singer and musician Bijan Mortazavi, passes away
Setareh Saidi, the wife of renowned Iranian musician Bijan Mortazavi, passed away following brain surgery in Turkey. Her death has prompted condolences from various artists…